noun
expiration of a term of service
Rare reading and spelling for the concept of a service term ending; the common form is 年明け (ねんあけ). This word may appear in historical or specialized contexts.
See also: 年明け (ねんあけ)
古文書には「年明き」と記され、奉公の期間が終わることを指していた。
In old documents, 年明き was written to indicate the end of a period of service.